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What does it mean?
Claims Cromwell honored artists but rewarded them poorly showing inconsistency.
In plain terms
He liked art but did not reward artists well.
What can you take from it?
Reward systems may not match stated values.

Where it applies

  • arts funding
  • management
  • patronage

Putting it to work

  • align rewards with values
  • support talent
  • avoid stinginess

Questions to consider

  • Do rewards match values?
  • How to support artists?

Another view

Poor rewards may have been due to budget rather than character.

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